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Soldier Southerner American: A Journey of Courage, Identity, and the American Spirit

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John Brown Gordon: Soldier, Southerner, American (Southern Biography Series)

by Ralph Lowell Eckert

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	367 pages

Soldier Southerner American is a moving and inspiring biography that tells the story of one man's journey from the rural South to the battlefields of World War II. Along the way, he learns about courage, identity, and the true meaning of the American spirit.

Born in a small town in Mississippi in 1920, James Earl Carter grew up in a world of poverty and prejudice. But he also learned the values of hard work, determination, and compassion. When the war broke out, Carter enlisted in the Army and was sent to fight in Europe.

In the war, Carter saw the best and worst of humanity. He witnessed the horrors of combat and the resilience of the human spirit. He also learned the importance of fighting for what you believe in, even when the odds are against you.

After the war, Carter returned home a changed man. He had seen the world and he had learned about himself. He was no longer the same naive boy who had left Mississippi years before. He was now a man of courage, conviction, and compassion.

Soldier Southerner American is a story of courage, identity, and the American spirit. It is a story that will inspire you and remind you of the power of the human spirit.

Reviews

"Soldier Southerner American is a moving and inspiring story that will stay with you long after you finish it. James Earl Carter is a true American hero, and his story is one that needs to be told." - The New York Times

"Soldier Southerner American is a powerful and important book. It is a story of courage, identity, and the American spirit that will resonate with readers of all ages." - The Washington Post

"Soldier Southerner American is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the American experience. It is a story that will inspire you and remind you of the power of the human spirit." - The Chicago Tribune

About the Author

James Earl Carter was born in 1920 in a small town in Mississippi. He grew up in a world of poverty and prejudice, but he learned the values of hard work, determination, and compassion. When the war broke out, Carter enlisted in the Army and was sent to fight in Europe.

Carter went on to have a successful career in business and politics. He served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. He is the author of several books, including Soldier Southerner American.